Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.C.Mikan ex Trin.) Parodi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 3: 23 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852954
Common Names
- Axonopus suffultus
- Suffultus Carpetgrass
- Suffultus Wiregrass
Description
Axonopus suffultus (also called Suffult Carpetgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to tropical regions of the Americas. It typically grows in low-lying, moist areas such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows. It has a creeping, mat-forming habit and produces narrow, light green leaves and small, pale green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Axonopus suffultus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fiber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Axonopus suffultus is small and white, with 6 petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Axonopus suffultus is a tropical grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the lower part of the stem and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment for best results.
Where to Find Axonopus suffultus
Axonopus suffultus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and can be found in moist, shady areas. It is also available from nurseries and online retailers.
Axonopus suffultus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Axonopus suffultus?
Axonopus suffultus
What is the common name of Axonopus suffultus?
Carpet grass
What is the growth rate of Axonopus suffultus?
Fast
Species in the Axonopus genus
Axonopus amapaensis,
Axonopus anceps,
Axonopus andinus,
Axonopus argentinus,
Axonopus aureus,
Axonopus boliviensis,
Axonopus brasiliensis,
Axonopus capillaris,
Axonopus casiquiarensis,
Axonopus caulescens,
Axonopus centralis,
Axonopus chaseae,
Axonopus chimantensis,
Axonopus chrysoblepharis,
Axonopus ciliatifolius,
Axonopus comans,
Axonopus comatus,
Axonopus complanatus,
Axonopus compressus,
Axonopus conduplicatus,
Axonopus cuatrecasasii,
Axonopus debilis,
Axonopus elegantulus,
Axonopus eminens,
Axonopus equitans,
Axonopus fastigiatus,
Axonopus fissifolius,
Axonopus flabelliformis,
Axonopus flexuosus,
Axonopus furcatus,
Axonopus gracilis,
Axonopus grandifolius,
Axonopus herzogii,
Axonopus hoehnei,
Axonopus jeanyae,
Axonopus junciformis,
Axonopus kuhlmannii,
Axonopus laxiflorus,
Axonopus laxus,
Axonopus leptostachyus,
Axonopus longispicus,
Axonopus magallanesiae,
Axonopus marginatus,
Axonopus morronei,
Axonopus oiapocensis,
Axonopus paschalis,
Axonopus passourae,
Axonopus pennellii,
Axonopus piccae,
Axonopus poiophyllus,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:27428-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].